Oil Prices in April 2001: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $27.49 per barrel in April 2001, little changed from March 2001 ($27.25). A year earlier, in April 2000, it averaged $25.72, so the price was higher by $1.77 (6.9%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, April 2001
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2001 | $28.48 | $27.21 |
| Apr 27, 2001 | $28.35 | $26.85 |
| Apr 26, 2001 | $28.47 | $26.71 |
| Apr 25, 2001 | $25.93 | $25.49 |
| Apr 24, 2001 | $25.24 | $25.76 |
| Apr 23, 2001 | $26.97 | $25.42 |
| Apr 20, 2001 | $27.00 | $25.57 |
| Apr 19, 2001 | $27.92 | $25.86 |
| Apr 18, 2001 | $27.83 | $26.11 |
| Apr 17, 2001 | $27.89 | $26.99 |
| Apr 16, 2001 | $28.81 | $26.80 |
| Apr 13, 2001 | — | $26.80 |
| Apr 12, 2001 | $28.75 | $27.12 |
| Apr 11, 2001 | $28.42 | $26.08 |
| Apr 10, 2001 | $28.47 | $25.64 |
| Apr 9, 2001 | $27.45 | $24.37 |
| Apr 6, 2001 | $27.07 | $24.02 |
| Apr 5, 2001 | $27.24 | $24.87 |
| Apr 4, 2001 | $27.16 | $24.35 |
| Apr 3, 2001 | $26.65 | $23.47 |
| Apr 2, 2001 | $25.70 | $23.31 |
Prices rose over the month, from $25.70 on Apr 2, 2001 to $28.48 on Apr 30, 2001. The largest one-day move was +$2.54 on Apr 26, 2001 (+9.8%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $25.66 for the month, $1.89 under WTI across 20 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2001 average equals $52.36 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2001 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $27.49 | $25.66 |
| Change vs March 2001 | +$0.24 | +$1.16 |
| Change vs April 2000 | +$1.77 | +$2.90 |
| Highest daily price | $28.81 Apr 16, 2001 | $27.21 Apr 30, 2001 |
| Lowest daily price | $25.24 Apr 24, 2001 | $23.31 Apr 2, 2001 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $52.36 | $48.87 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2001.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 2, 2001 – Apr 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 2, 2001 – Apr 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | CUUR0000SA0 — CPI-U, all items, NSA | index, 1982–84=100 | monthly | September 2026 |
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 5:27 PM CDT. Raw values are shown in source units; any conversion is labeled. See methodology and data sources.
Download:2001 daily prices (CSV)